Legal and Regulatory Compliance

COVID-19 vaccination of staff now a condition of participation in Medicare and Medicaid, CMS announces

In a major expansion of COVID-19 vaccine requirements, the Biden administration announced Sept. 9 that all staff working at Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities must receive the vaccine.

Nick Hut September 9, 2021

HHS can continue using Worksheet S-10 to calculate uncompensated care payments after federal court ruling

A federal district court dealt hospitals a defeat in a case about uncompensated care payments, issuing a summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Nick Hut September 7, 2021

61% of hospitals say future compliance with price transparency will impact financial processes: HFMA poll

An HFMA-Strata survey found 61% of hospitals and health systems are revamping financial processes in light of price transparency.

Lisa Eramo, MA August 27, 2021

Two infrastructure bills have significant implications for healthcare and bipartisanship

Congress’ handling of two mammoth bills may well determine the political tone in Washington and whether there will be any room for bipartisanship for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s term.

Ken Perez August 26, 2021

April 13-17: CMS webinars are among a slew of online-only events in healthcare finance

A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of April 13.

Rich Daly August 19, 2021

March 2-6: Medicare advisers meeting is among upcoming healthcare finance events

A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of March 2.

Rich Daly August 17, 2021

March 30-April 3: CMS webinars are among a slew of online-only events in healthcare finance

A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of March 30.

Rich Daly August 16, 2021

May 25-29: COVID-19 congressional hearings and various online-only events are among the key happenings in healthcare finance

A complete listing of healthcare finance-related hearings, conferences, webinars, public forums and deadlines for the week of May 25.

Rich Daly August 16, 2021

Getting the full value out of a transaction/acquisition plan

A practical article based on a November webinar by Grant Thornton LLP that discusses the four steps involved in effectively executing a transaction or acquisition and best practices for reducing costs and mitigating risk.

HFMA August 15, 2021

FTC says reviews of mergers and acquisitions can be initiated even after statutory deadlines

Hospitals and health systems can expect M&A reviews to become more rigorous after a recent White House executive order.

Nick Hut August 14, 2021
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